From the small rural town of Oakwood, Texas, Noble Fields emerged an energetic, prosperous African American entrepreneur who became the first black woman millionaire. She has led a life that has made her very proud, and now she wishes to share her story. With Pride and Dignity follows her from her birth in 1935 to Jake and Mildred Lusk—hard workers who were, for the most part, uneducated. The family moved California in 1945, and she spent her youth in Fresno. She was inducted into the army on November 22, 1954—the same date, she later learned, that Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on the city bus in Montgomery, Alabama, to a white man. Following a successful twenty-year career in the military, she launched a thriving career in real estate, building a life well lived and a legacy worth sharing. This personal narrative tells the story of Noble Fields, a military veteran who became a black woman millionaire through real estate investment.

"A Raisin in the Sun" reflects Lorraine Hansberry's childhood experiences in segregated Chicago. This electrifying masterpiece has enthralled audiences and has been heaped with critical accolades. "The play that changed American theatre forever" - The New York Times. Edition Description

A look at the three decades of depredation and loss experienced by this "princess" of Shanghai

NATIONAL BESTSELLER "A profound book.... It will break your heart but also leave you with hope." —J.D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy "[A] deeply empathetic book." —The Economist With stark photo essays and unforgettable true stories, Chris Arnade cuts through "expert" pontification on inequality, addiction, and poverty to allow those who have been left behind to define themselves on their own terms. After abandoning his Wall Street career, Chris Arnade decided to document poverty and addiction in the Bronx. He began interviewing, photographing, and becoming close friends with homeless addicts, and spent hours in drug dens and McDonald's. Then he started driving across America to see how the rest of the country compared. He found the same types of stories everywhere, across lines of race, ethnicity, religion, and geography. The people he got to know, from Alabama and California to Maine and Nevada, gave Arnade a new respect for the dignity and resilience of what he calls America's Back Row--those who lack the credentials and advantages of the so-called meritocratic upper class. The strivers in the Front Row, with their advanced degrees and upward mobility, see the Back Row's values as worthless. They scorn anyone who stays in a dying town or city as foolish, and mock anyone who clings to religion or tradition as naïve. As Takeesha, a woman in the Bronx, told Arnade, she wants to be seen she sees herself: "a prostitute, a mother of six, and a child of God." This book is his attempt to help the rest of us truly see, hear, and respect millions of people who've been left behind.

IN PART I - YOU WILL DISCOVERThe Hidden Truths About Yourself and Learn How To Live Up To Your Potential!Were you one of those kids in school? You know which ones. Were you one of those kids who had a note from the teacher on every report card that said, "Johnny isn't living up to his potential!"It's funny but did you ever think that the teacher had a rubber stamp with that phrase that she used to label every student? Actually, she wouldn't have been far from the truth even if she graded you today!Most people fail to live up to their potential. Why is that? Life gets in the way for one thing. But, more importantly, we have allowed ourselves to be crammed into a mold of how other people perceive us. The only way this can happen is if you have allowed others to manipulate and define who you are. It's easy to do. Somewhere it's written that it takes 21 days to create a habit. If that's the case then it should take 21 days to eliminate the habit, right?Unfortunately it isn't that simple. Why? The answer lies somewhere in between your self-image and self-esteem.Do any of these circumstances apply to you?-Have you become argumentative?-Do you give or get the silent treatment from your partner?-Does your spouse nag?-Is your home life in shambles?-Kids out of control?-Do you feel angry all the time?-Have set goals only to fail to meet them?-Would you like to laugh more?-Are you experiencing feelings of helplessness?You can take control and make huge steps toward improving your outlook on life. What you must change is not your circumstances, but your self-esteem.IN PART II - YOU WILL DISCOVERHow You Can Tap Into Your Own Psyche & Build Your Self-ConfidenceThe best part is that you can learn how to do this in 15 powerful chapters that will boost success in your personal as well as professional life quickly and easily . . .Guaranteed!Can you imagine having the secrets that instantly put incredible power into your words and attitude? We are talking about the ability to persuade and inspire others easily and confidently.Well, we are here to tell you that you can learn the secrets and skills necessary to unlock your own personal power. You will discover how to use that powerful self-confidence to exercise control over your circumstances and influence others in your personal as well as professional life!Some of the most powerful tools to build your confidence and influence more customers, grab more profits, and achieve new heights in your personal life as well are just a click away. You'll find secrets that show you how to conquer: -Fear of rejection-Fear of loss-Fear of failure-Fear of people-Physical stumbling blocks-Re-training "self talk"-Goal settingAnd that's just the beginning of what you'll discover here! How to Improve Self-Confidence will turn even the most socially challenged person into a convincing powerhouse just oozing with confidence! It doesn't matter how high or low your confidence level is right now...these time-tested secrets are the quickest, easiest, and most reliable way to boost your confidence through the stratosphere!I can't even begin to describe how powerfully these secrets can affect your life! And you can find it all here, in this exciting new ebook...You will discover: -How to overcome the most deadly killer of confidence known to man. . .fear -How a few simple subtle changes in your posture can increase your confidence. -How to set goals. Everyone says to do it, but who teaches you how?-How to literally talk yourself into success.-How to anticipate and overcome negative situations before they occur.-How to establish your authority to convince others that you're a force to be reckoned with!If you are tired of always taking a "back seat" to success because of your own self imposed limitations; if you are ready to instantly inspire the people around you; then you must read this book.

In Contours of Dignity, Suzanne Killmister sets out an original and innovative approach to understanding dignity. She considers the relationship between dignity and respect, the ways in which shame and humiliation can constitute dignity violations, and the links between dignity and human rights. Departing from the dominant conception of dignity as an inherent feature of all human beings, Killmister instead ties dignity to personal and social standards. She argues for a tripartite theory--comprised of personal dignity, social dignity, and status dignity--in which dignity is to be understood in terms of the norms to which we hold ourselves and others. This revised understanding opens the door to a rich exploration of the moral significance of dignity, and the ways in which dignity can be violated, frustrated, or destroyed. These fresh insights can then help us understand the distinctively dignitarian harms that are inflicted on people when they are tortured, humiliated, or disrespected. Killmister concludes by offering a novel account of human rights, one that is built upon the idea that the 'human' in human rights should be interpreted as a socially constructed category.